This book is volume 33 of the yearbook series 'Palaeoecology of Africa' presenting the outcome of a 'tribute conference' to the internationally recognized South African researcher and palynologist Professor Louis Scott. He has recently retired, but is continuing his active research career. The conference proceedings and articles published here highlight and celebrate Prof. Scott's contribution to palaeoscience and to the natural sciences in general. The conference was organized in July 2014 by the National Museum, Bloemfontein and the University of the Free State, South Africa, and focused on both past and present environments, ecosystems and climates of the arid regions of southern Africa, an area that serves as major focus of Prof. Scott's research.
Louis Scott's research interests include stratigraphic palynology, long-term continental environmental change during the Cainozoic, and interpretation of palaeoenvironmental records associated with archaeological sites. His research has contributed insights into the origin of our current environment by identifying long-term patterns of climate change. Results have been applied in numerical models of vegetation change in Africa and globally. The results of these studies are relevant across the fields of botany, geology, climatology, archaeology, anthropology and palaeontology.
The chapters revisit and discuss the scientific work of Prof. Scott: among others the reconstructions of vegetation and climatic history in various areas of southern Africa, including the Tswaing Crater with a record of 200 000 years, that give insights into environmental conditions during the Last Glacial Period and the subsequent development of modern conditions. Some observations also provide key baseline information, contributing to understanding past human and environmental contexts and climatic change and the effects of global warming.
Автор: Wilson William G. Название: Constructed Climates: A Primer on Urban Environments ISBN: 0226901459 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780226901459 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 118510.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, an understanding of the context, mechanisms, and consequences of city and suburban environments becomes more critical. This title demonstrates the value of urban green. Focusing specifically on the role of vegetation and trees, it shows the costs and benefits reaped from urban open spaces.
Автор: Cristi?n Henr?quez; Hugo Romero Название: Urban Climates in Latin America ISBN: 3319970127 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319970127 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 111790.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book describes the observation of urban climates in Latin-American and their relationships with urban sprawl, the economic emergence of Latin American countries, social segregation, urban ecology, disasters and resilience. The chapters include contributions dealing with urban heat islands, local climate zones, thermal comfort, air pollution, extreme climate index, green infrastructure, health issues and adaptions based on the socio-economic background of urban areas.This book revises the role of urban planning and environmental governance, highlighting the singularities in climate adaptation policies in developing countries.
Автор: Barrow, Elaine Название: Climates of the British Isles ISBN: 0415130166 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415130165 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 193950.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Hyde, Richard Название: Climate Responsive Design ISBN: 0419209700 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780419209706 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 76550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Carlos R. Mechoso Название: Interacting Climates of Ocean Basins: Observations, Mechanisms, Predictibility, and Impacts ISBN: 1108492703 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108492706 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 79200.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A comprehensive review of interactions between the climates of different ocean basins and their key contributions to global climate variability and change. Providing essential theory and discussing outstanding examples as well as impacts on monsoons, it a useful resource for graduate students and researchers in the atmospheric and ocean sciences.
Автор: Mayes, Julian Название: Regional Climates of the British Isles ISBN: 0415139317 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415139311 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 40820.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Ross, Michael Название: Photovoltaics in Cold Climates ISBN: 1873936893 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781873936894 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 112290.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Geerts, Bart Название: Climates and Weather Explained ISBN: 0415125197 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415125192 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 224570.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Khan, Ansar Название: Urban Heat Island Modelling For Tropical Climates ISBN: 0128196696 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780128196694 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 132500.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Urban Heat Island Modeling for Tropical Climates takes into account the different urban physics in tropical environments, presenting a way of UHI scaling for tropical cities. Topics include measuring, modeling and proper mitigation strategies, which account for the surface energy balance of tropics. Tropical cities are more susceptible to the effects of projected global warming because of conditions in tropical climates and the rapid growth of so many cities in this zone. The need for research on measuring, modeling and mitigation of UHI effects in tropical cities is of growing importance.
This book walks through the basics of Urban Heat Islands, including causes, measurement and analysis then expands upon issues as well as the novel techniques that can be used to address issues specific to the region.
Reviews topics related to understanding the fundamentals of modeling and impacts of urban heat islands
Covers many techniques, from remote sensing, to numerical modeling and then applying them to urban climate studies in general, and in tropical cities
Describes the scaling of urban heat islands based on long-term seasonal thermal parameters as feature-based classification systems using a probabilistic and fuzzy logic approach, unlike local climate zones (LCZs)
Автор: T. R. Oke, G. Mills, A. Christen, J. A. Voogt Название: Urban Climates ISBN: 1107429536 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107429536 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 70750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on urban climates, this book shows how we can moderate the undesirable consequences of urban development and help create more sustainable cities. It is an ideal resource for students and researchers in climatology, urban hydrology, air quality, environmental engineering and urban design.
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